It was a proper cat-fight when Buckhorn challenged Cordia on Thursday. The Wildcats had just enough and edged out the Lions 9-7. The Wildcats haven't had any issues with the Lions recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive win against them.
Austin Riley spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered seven earned runs on nine hits and racked up eight Ks.
| 04/19/25 vs Robertson County | 3 |
| 04/24/25 @ Cordia | 2 |
| 03/24/25 vs Jenkins | 2 |
| 04/15/25 vs Owsley County | 1 |
| 03/17/25 vs Cordia | 1 |
At the plate, Gunner Gay was a standout: he went 3-for-4 with three stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. Buckhorn is undefeated when Gay posts two or more runs, but 7-13 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Brayden Campbell, who went 2-for-3 with one triple, one stolen base, and one run.
Buckhorn pushed their record up to 10-13 with the victory, which was their fourth straight on the road. The team dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 13 runs. As for Cordia, they have been struggling recently as they've lost ten of their last 11 contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-17 record this season.
Buckhorn will head out to face off against Pike County Central at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Cordia, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Lynn Camp at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.
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